Pitch sessions, expert panels, film screenings, producer summits, and networking events across Los Angeles, London, and the world's major film markets. Every event is a door into the rooms where careers are built.
Three categories of events. One mission: connect working filmmakers with the professionals, projects, and opportunities that move careers forward. From intimate pitch sessions to the world's major film markets.
An exclusive evening of connection, collaboration, and opportunity. Pitch your project to industry professionals, network with top filmmakers, and hear from leading speakers, financiers, and distribution experts.
Half-day events in Los Angeles and London featuring expert panels, live pitch opportunities, hands-on workshops, and open networking sessions. Free for Inner Circle members.
Markit attends all four major international film markets annually. Inner Circle members receive priority event access and invitations to exclusive market networking events.
Join The Markit Group in Hollywood for an exclusive evening of connection, collaboration, and opportunity. Pitch your project to industry professionals, network with top filmmakers, and hear from leading speakers, financiers, and distribution experts from across the global film and television industry.
Held at the iconic Hollywood Roosevelt — a venue with nearly a century of Hollywood history — this event brings together emerging filmmakers, established producers, investors, sales agents, and distribution experts in a setting built for real conversations and real opportunities.
Every Markit event is designed around a single purpose: putting the right people in the same room. What happens next is up to you.
Present your project directly to MARKIT's team of producers, financiers, and sales experts. Two selected filmmakers pitch to a live panel of industry professionals for real-time feedback, funding consideration, distribution interest, or production support. Your project. Real eyes. Real feedback.
Hear from renowned speakers including directors, writers, distribution specialists, and financiers who are active in the market right now — not theoretical, but practitioners sharing what actually works today in independent film and television. Practical, honest, immediately applicable insights.
Connect with a vibrant community of filmmakers — from emerging talent to established professionals — in a setting designed for genuine collaboration. The conversations that change careers don't happen in pitch rooms. They happen between sessions, over cocktails, with the right people in the right room at the right moment.
A dynamic evening structured to maximise genuine connection, knowledge transfer, and opportunity. Every segment has purpose. Nothing is filler.
Mingle with filmmakers, financiers, and distributors over cocktails at The Roosevelt Hotel's exclusive venue. Meet your fellow attendees before the programme begins — the most important conversations often happen here.
Watch a curated selection of short films from The Gold Movie Awards® Anthology Series — showcasing bold and diverse storytelling from around the world. Followed by a brief Q&A with selected filmmakers.
Two selected filmmakers pitch their projects to a live panel of producers, financiers, and sales agents for real-time feedback and opportunities. Applications accepted in advance — details below.
The evening closes with open networking — no agenda, no schedule. Connect with speakers, panellists, and fellow filmmakers. Exchange cards. Make plans. This is what it's all about.
Opened in 1927 and home to the first Academy Awards ceremony, The Hollywood Roosevelt is one of the most iconic venues in the world of entertainment. A landmark address on Hollywood Boulevard — the perfect setting for an evening dedicated to the future of independent film.
7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Limited capacity. Reserved seating for all ticket holders.
Reserve Your Spot — £25Hear from industry trailblazers who are actively shaping the future of film and television. Every speaker brings hands-on expertise in production, financing, and distribution — not theory, but practice.
Jane shares her journey directing critically acclaimed independent films, navigating the international festival circuit, and building a sustainable career behind the camera without studio backing.
Emily discusses strategies for getting your film to global audiences through streaming platforms, theatrical releases, and hybrid distribution models — from submission to revenue.
John offers insights on securing funding and structuring deals for independent projects — equity, debt, tax incentives, and pre-sales — from the perspective of someone who writes the cheques.
Michael shares practical tips on managing production from script development through to post-production delivery — budgets, schedules, crew, and keeping creative vision intact under pressure.
Get your project in front of industry professionals. Two filmmakers are selected per event to pitch live to a panel of producers, financiers, and distributors. Real feedback. Real opportunity. Applications reviewed by the Markit team personally.
Email info@markitproductions.co.uk with the subject line "HOLLYWOOD PITCH: [YOUR PROJECT TITLE]" — be specific about your project and what you're seeking.
Genre, synopsis, pitch deck or script excerpt, production details including budget and timeline, and a brief note on what kind of support you're looking for.
The Markit team reviews all submissions and selects two projects per event. All applicants are notified of the decision within 5 working days of the event closing date.
Selected filmmakers present their project to the panel live. Each pitcher receives structured feedback from every panellist — plus the opportunity for follow-up conversations during open networking.
Two projects are selected per event. Apply by email with everything the panel needs to make a decision. Clear, specific, professional. Applications that are vague or incomplete are unlikely to be selected.
Experience a curated selection from The Markit Group & The Gold Movie Awards® Anthology Film Series — featuring innovative short films from around the world. Submit your film for a chance to premiere at one of our events and gain exposure on leading platforms.
Films selected for the Markit screening programme are shown to an audience of industry professionals including producers, financiers, distributors, and sales agents. Selected short films are considered for inclusion in The Gold Movie Awards® Anthology Film Series.
Selected films may join our quarterly Anthology Film Series — distributed across 10–15 AVOD and TVOD platforms with a 30% profit share paid directly to filmmakers. Platforms include TUBI, Amazon, iTunes, and more across multiple territories.
All community members receive discounted Summit tickets. Producer tier members save 20%. Inner Circle members attend both Summits — Los Angeles and London — completely free as part of their annual membership.
Half a day of expert panels from working professionals, open networking sessions, live pitch opportunities with real feedback, and hands-on workshops covering financing, packaging, and distribution strategy. Every attendee leaves with a complimentary copy of Jason's book and a room full of new contacts at every level of the industry.
The world's most important film market. Markit attends annually to conduct financing and distribution meetings, host community networking events, and advance projects on the active slate. Inner Circle members receive priority invitations to exclusive market events.
Flagship MarketThe premier European co-production market. Markit uses EFM to forge international financing partnerships and advance projects with European co-production value.
AnnualThe leading US film market. Critical for English-language projects, US co-production, and connecting with American sales companies, distributors, and financiers.
AnnualWith over 100 productions across all genres and formats, The Markit Group offers comprehensive services to bring your story to life — from development and financing through to post-production and global distribution. Attending our events connects you directly with the team behind these services.
Transform your vision with script development, market assessments, and strategic talent attachments. We create optimised finance plans and connect you with industry partners for global opportunities.
Expert oversight in editing, VFX, colour grading, and sound design. We secure post-production partnerships and manage deliverables to meet technical and creative standards.
Full-service production management including crew assembly, location scouting, budget tracking, and on-set supervision to ensure your project stays on schedule and on vision.
Leverage our decade of expertise to secure distribution across platforms including Amazon, iTunes, and TUBI. We manage festival strategies, marketing campaigns, and contract negotiations.
Comprehensive executive producer services and financing solutions to structure, fund, and shepherd your project from conception to completion — equity, debt, tax incentives, and pre-sales.
International location scouting, local crew hiring, and co-production strategies to navigate global markets, ensuring seamless execution across borders from London, Dublin, and Los Angeles.
We partner with leading industry organisations to bring you exclusive opportunities, additional exposure, and expanded benefits at every Markit event.
A renowned platform celebrating independent films, offering filmmakers global exposure through screenings, awards recognition, and inclusion in the quarterly Anthology Film Series distributed across major streaming platforms.
Empowering filmmakers with professional digital tools to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals. All Hollywood Summit ticket holders receive 50% off a vShowcards subscription.
A vibrant platform for discovering and streaming independent films, supporting new voices in cinema across multiple territories. All Hollywood Summit ticket holders receive a complimentary 30-day Flick Fest membership.
The Film Makers Network event was a game-changer. I connected with a producer who helped me secure funding for my next project!
Sarah L. — Independent Filmmaker
MARKIT's events are the perfect blend of inspiration and opportunity. The pitch session feedback was invaluable — honest, specific, and genuinely useful.
David K. — Screenwriter
We always like to support independent filmmakers, and this event is a fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate with exactly the right people.
Andy Taylor — Trinity Creative Partnership
Secure your spot at the Hollywood Filmmaker's Networking Summit. Tickets are limited — capacity is capped to ensure every attendee can genuinely connect with other professionals in the room. Act early to avoid disappointment.
Inner Circle members attend Producer Summits free as part of their annual membership. Hollywood Summit tickets available to all.
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“The conversations that change careers don’t happen in pitch rooms. They happen in communities where everyone is working towards the same thing.”
Jason Matthewson — Founder & CEO, The Markit GroupWhether you're pitching a project, submitting a film for screening, or simply coming to connect — every Markit event is an opportunity to move your career forward. Tickets are limited. The door is open. Take it.
Questions? Email info@markitproductions.co.uk — we respond within 2 working days